Metamorphosis Eco Tote Bag

Artist Note:
Metamorphosis tells the story of becoming one's full self. I was particularly drawn to this project due to my own experiences in life. As a teenager and young adult, I experienced bouts of depression and have scars on my arms to remind me of those days. While they might not be traditionally viewed as beautiful, they remind me that I survived and show me my internal strength. Flash forward to the middle of 2020, and I became a mother. This was an amazing change for me but also a difficult one. I went from being a weightlifter in the best shape of my life to not being able to use the gym due to lockdown and preparing to bring my first child into the world with a very small support system around me. Turns out that people don't flock to spend time with pregnant women in the middle of a pandemic (who knew?!). After an emergency C-section, I was tasked with rediscovering the body that had become a stranger. Stretch marks, scars, and a pouch right above my c-section scar was all I could see when I looked in the mirror. I've had to relearn how to love my own body- and it's an ongoing journey. I have learned that this metamorphosis wasn't damaging and disempowering; rather, it is a beautiful part of the human experience. Looking at my scars now, I see a story of someone that survived depression, brought a human into this world during a pandemic, and didn't shy away from having surgery fully awake in order to save my child's life. How freaking badass is that? These scars are beautiful; these scars make me a warrior. 

 

For more of Staci Dabson's art, check out her website: SN Dabson Art.

 

Say goodbye to plastic, and bag your goodies in this organic cotton tote bag. There’s more than enough room for groceries, books, and anything in between.

• 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
• Dimensions: 16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″ (40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm)
• Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• 1″ (2.5 cm) wide dual straps, 24.5″ (62.2 cm) length
• Open main compartment
• Blank product components sourced from Vietnam

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!